Pentax S12 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Taking Pictures
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In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
2 Press the four-way controller
(45) to select g (Self-timer) or
(2 sec. Self-timer).
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for taking pictures using
the Self-timer.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in
focus.
5 Press the shutter release button fully.
The self-timer starts running.
g (Self-timer) : The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp
lights for about seven seconds, then blinks for
about three seconds.
(2 sec. Self-timer): The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp
blinks for about two seconds.
Using the Self-timer
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer is running.
The countdown appears on the display when you press the shutter
release button.
If you press the shutter release button halfway during a countdown,
the countdown stops. Press the shutter release button fully to restart
the countdown.
Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.202
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
OK
OK
OK
OK
Drive Mode
Drive Mode
Self-timer
Self-timer
Drive Mode
Self-timer
MENU
Cancel
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